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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 75-13 CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES EQUAL QPPQRTUNITY EMPLQYER 'e COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 55421 RESOLUT I ON #75-1 3 EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, that WHEREAS, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 12, 1975 a home fire ~ras detected at 4420 Monroe Street N.E. with said fire extensively involving the building before it was seen, and WHEREAS, due to the prompt and efficient action of all members of the Department, the flames were quickly controlled sufficiently to allow access to the home by the Firemen, and WHEREAS, by breaking through a wall it was possible to gain entry to the sleeping room in the house and discover the unconscious forms of Mr. and Mrs. Erickson, who the Firefighters promptly carried from the home and transported to the emergency ward at Unity Hospital, giving them necessary first aid enroute, and WHEREAS, because of the quick efficient work of the Department members, both Mr. and Mrs. Erickson have now recovered fully from this tragic fire which destroyed their home, NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights does hereby take this means of expressing their appreciation to the men of our fire department whose constant vigil on behalf of our citizens was, by this event, again shown to be a service of which our community can indeed be proud. Passed this lOth day of March, 1975. Offered by: Logacz Seconded by: Norberg Roll Call: Alt Ayes Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor Sec reta/ry .